ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,272,269, issued on April 8.
"Protective display case for collectible cards" was invented by Robert Golden (Ontario, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to a protective display case for sports cards, designed to safeguard the card from physical damage while incorporating a tamper-evident mechanism and authentication features. The case consists of a transparent top cover and a base cover, both made from medical-grade polypropylene resin, which snap together to create a sealed environment protecting the card from dust, moisture, and contaminants. The top and base covers feature innovative snap mechanisms and ar...